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Frieze

The middle component of the entablature, resting on the architrave and below the cornice, may be decorated, such as a Zophorus.

Description: In the Doric order the frieze is decorated with two alternating motives. While in the Ionic order the frieze is a decoratively carved band.

on outside of temple of Zeus at Olympia: Paus. 5.10.5

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